Power outage tracker: Thousands in the dark across NY, NJ, CT
NEW YORK CITY - Thousands of people throughout the entire New York City area are without power, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, after soaking rain and near hurricane-force winds slammed parts of the tri-state area.
The power outage forecast for the East Coast. (FOX Weather)
The powerful storm lashed the entire Northeast with damaging winds that knocked out power for many. Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings were issued for a second straight day across much of the region, as winds are forecast to gust between 45 and 60 mph.
Here's a look at the current wind alerts for the Northeast. (FOX Weather)
Despite the system exiting into the Atlantic Ocean, strong wind gusts will persist into Wednesday evening in the Northeast, which could trigger additional power outages.
If your area is under threat, check the outage maps below.
New York power outages
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New Jersey power outages
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Connecticut power outages
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NYC storm: River flooding threats loom, high winds whip area
A powerful storm is lashing out in the NYC area, as soaking rain and near hurricane-force winds threatened New Jersey, New York and Connecticut with power outages and flash flooding and prompted school delays.
If your home suffers a power outage, what are you supposed to do – before it happens, during it and after it happens? Here are some tips from the NYC Emergency Management.
Where is flash flooding expected?
Moderate to major river flooding is likely throughout northern New Jersey, as parts of the Passaic River, Saddle River and Raritan River could crest. The Saddle River in Bergen County and the Raritan River in Somerset County are already in a major flood stage, according to NWS hydrographs.
The Ramapo River in Mahwah is also cause for concern. The flooding could lead to the evacuation of residents and severe damage.
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New Jersey flooding: Saddle River reaches major flood stage, Passaic River braces for aftermath
Parts of New Jersey are grappling with major flood concerns as the Saddle River has entered a major flood stage, forcing school closings.
Many communities in northern New Jersey are still reeling from a December storm that caused the Passaic River to crest, forcing residents to evacuate their homes, schools to close and detours on major thruways.
River flooding also threatens parts of the Lower Hudson Valley and Connecticut this week.
Coastal flood alerts through Wednesday. (FOX Weather)
Widespread moderate coastal flooding is also expected for much of Long Island and southeastern Connecticut. Most of the area is under a coastal flood warning, while New York City, southwestern Connecticut, and parts of New Jersey and Westchester County face coastal flood advisories and statements.
FOX Weather contributed to this report.